A 10-YEAR-OLD Glasgow boy with a life-threatening illness was yesterday given a day to remember as he visited the Crail Raceway thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Car-crazy Kieran Campbell has medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumour.

The Ruchazie boy had a high-octane trip to Dundee and Fife after asking the charity for the chance to watch racing cars and to ride in one.

The fun started on Saturday morning when Kieran and his mum, Maureen, his eight-year-old brother Darren and gran Rosanne travelled by train to Dundee.

They stayed at the Woodlands Hotel, where they could relax and enjoy luxurious facilities including an indoor leisure club with swimming pool, whirlpool, spa, and sauna.

The next morning Kieran was thrilled to see a shining stretch limo arrive at the hotel ready to transport him and his family to Crail Raceway.

The arena holds a diverse range of events including Scotland’s Drag Strip—known as the Crail Thrash, an event covered by many of the top- selling car magazines.

It regularly holds popular track days, sprints, and rallies.

The family was warmly welcomed by organiser William Robertson, who had arranged a day of car-themed activities and treats for Kieran.

He was able to see some of the country’s top road cars in action on a drag strip.

He watched in amazement as skilled drivers completed the “drift track,” driving a track circuit followed by a figure of eight.

But there was still more to come.

The Robertsons arranged for Kieran to sit and have his photograph taken in the powerful American drag car Gunslinger.

The impressive machine can achieve a six-second mile.

Some of Crail Raceway’s regular competitors helped make Kieran’s wish even more memorable, offering to take him up the strip and drifting ring.

The charity’s Amanda Hillhouse said that without such support wishes cannot be granted, and that Kieran had enjoyed a brilliant day.

She said volunteers are always welcome, and she can be contacted on 0141 889 0220.

Make-A-Wish Foundation UK is the country’s leading wish-granting charity with one simple aim—to turn the wishes of children and young people aged three to 17 living with life-threatening illnesses into reality.

With the help of hundreds of volunteers, corporate, celebrity and individual sponsors around the country, Make-A-Wish has granted nearly 4000 wishes since it began in 1986 and is currently granting as many as 10 wishes a week.

Founded in America, Make-A-Wish Foundation is now established in 32 countries on five continents.